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Part of Pantomime Unit

Posture and Characterization

by Anna Porter

Students will explore characterization by examining posture and playing a version of Musical Chairs with “proper” posture. Students will also explore specific character physicality by playing a relay game where they must take on and then pass along the physical characterization of specific characters.
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Part of Mock Audition Unit

The Acting Resume

by Todd Espeland

An actor needs two documents when they audition for a role: a resume and a headshot. What should go on an acting resume and what should stay off of it? What is an auditioner looking for? Students will discuss the purpose of an acting resume, review a model, and reflect on the process. Students will use this template when they create a resume for their mock audition.
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Part of Introduction to Technical Theatre: Flipped Learning Unit

Stage Geography & Parts of a Theatre

by Lindsay Price

Students learn about stage geography and parts of a theatre. Students practice stage geography in a warm-up, and then participate in a group activity where they are given random stage geography positions and have to present a scene from those positions.
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Creating Ambiance

by Holly Beardsley

To create ambiance is to define the feel, mood, and tone of a play. Light and sound can change ambiance drastically. A castle in dark shadows will look gloomy and mysterious, while a castle in bright light will appear magical. In this lesson, students will analyze the use of sound to create and change the ambiance of a production.
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Part of Unit 7: The Elizabethan Golden Age Unit

Introduction to Elizabethan Theatre

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to Elizabethan theatre from the thrust stage to the acting companies. They will also compare and contrast (in discussion and through scenes) the proscenium space with the thrust theatre space, and play with the Elizabethan language in an improv.
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Part of Introduction to Stanislavski Unit

Stanislavski and "The Method"

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Students will be introduced to the history and background of Stanislavski, the Method of Physical Action and why he developed the method as a way of playing a character. Moving on, students will be introduced to the principles and techniques of the method. Students will also receive the scene they will work on for the entire unit.
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Writing a Review: Introduction

by Lindsay Price

A review is a subjective but educated response. The reviewer gives an opinion, then supports it with thoughtful analysis. Students will examine existing reviews, identify the elements of a review, compare and contrast reviews, and practice supporting their opinions (i.e. not just “I like this” or “I don’t like that,” but explain the “why” behind their response).
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Part of Shakespeare Performance Unit

Performing a Monologue with Focus and Stage Pictures

by Anna Porter

Students will review how to use stage pictures that communicate character, story, and emotion to help them create appropriate blocking for their performance. Students will create an appropriate focus for their character to look at while performing their monologue.
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Part of Unit 8: Restoration Comedy & 18th Century Theatre Unit

The 18th Century

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to the turmoil of the 18th century. Theatre was extremely curtailed by censorship in this era. They will complete a research project on the sociopolitical and cultural background of the era to set the stage for a lesson on censorship in the 18th century.
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Part of Ancient Greek Theatre Unit

Does the “Where” Affect Performance?

by Lindsay Price

The Greek Theatre is the ancestor of the modern theatre. It is the birth of the actor stepping away from a chorus of unison speakers, as well as the catalyst that triggered the practice of building theatres. We can look at the production of theatre in that time and see similarities to how we present theatre today. But where do we start? And how do we make theatre history more than the collection of data? In this lesson plan, students will explore the connection between the past and present by asking the question, “Does the “where” affect performance?” Students will compare and contrast the modern stage with the Ancient Greek Amphitheatre.
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Physical Character Creation

by Elisabeth Oppelt

Students will demonstrate their ability to use their whole body to create a character by participating in a “character walk.” Students explore how movement can be used to create a character. They will see what different body parts are used to convey character, how circumstances change how we move and how characters move differently from one another.
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Part of Virtual Introduction to Stanislavski Unit

Exploring Principles of The Method

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Students will explore and apply some of the principles of Stansislavski’s Method in a virtual environment.
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Part of Introduction to Technical Theatre: Flipped Learning Unit

Theatre Hierarchy

by Lindsay Price

This lesson introduces students to the various roles in the theatre and how they make up a hierarchy. Students take on the role of one of these three important roles in a theatre production through an activity.
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Part of A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit

Pre-Read Exploration

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In this lesson, students will explore a variety of methods for learning about Shakespeare from a specific character warm-up, fast facts, using Shakespeare’s words as the jumping off point for a tableau, and reflecting in role as they take on acting “Shakespeare style.” Finally, students will read a synopsis of A Midsummer Night’s Dream so that everyone is on the same page with the story and characters.
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Part of Unit 8: Restoration Comedy & 18th Century Theatre Unit

Set the Stage for Restoration Comedy

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In this lesson, students will be introduced to late 17th century England. They will complete a research project on the sociopolitical and cultural background of the era to set the stage for Restoration comedy.
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Part of A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit

Character Development in the Shakespearean Monologue

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There are many things to pay attention to when preparing a Shakespearean monologue. So much so that character development often falls by the wayside. In this lesson, students apply exercises to a character from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by examining the character’s foreground and background, answering character questions, and creating the character’s physicality. This will demystify the process of preparing a Shakespearean monologue and give students the modern tools they need to prepare a monologue on their own later in the unit.
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Part of Unit 8: Restoration Comedy & 18th Century Theatre Unit

Culminating Activity

by Drama Teacher Academy

Decide how students will demonstrate their knowledge of the unit. A variety of activities are provided. You can choose to have all your students do the same activity, or allow students to choose how they demonstrate their knowledge. Rubrics are provided for each activity.
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Part of Old Age Makeup Unit

Eyes

by Matt Webster

This lesson will focus on the structure of the eyes. Students will work with a partner to examine the structures of the eyes. Once students identify where the highlights and shadows are located in that portion of the face, they will use the appropriate makeup to enhance the highlights and shadows.
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Part of Virtual Introduction to Stanislavski Unit

Rehearsals

by Drama Teacher Academy

Students will put into action the Stanislavski principles, superobjective, and scene scores as they rehearse their scenes for performance. In these classes students will work through planning, blocking, specific details, a line check, and a final runthrough before the performance.
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Part of Elements of Costume Design *Hyperdoc Unit

Costume Team Meeting/Work Time

by Anna Porter

Students will explore effective collaboration, complete their costume designs, and participate in a costume team meeting in preparation for their final portfolio.
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